Faith
What are the promises of God in the Bible to His followers?
Why do they matter?
How does knowing them change us?
Over the course of the summer, I felt God prompting me often about His promises to me. Sometimes it would be a Bible verse that just popped into my head or a lyric from a worship song or words that leapt off the page while I was reading them. I began to see over and over again the great promises of God in the Bible.
I know my Heavenly Father He has given me so many good gifts–precious promises to give us hope, joy, peace, wisdom and strength for whatever we are facing in our day. It breaks my heart to know that so many Christian women out there are DESPERATE to see those promises fulfilled in their everyday lives.
But they feel unsure of what exactly God has promised them. They’d love to know where and how to find a promise in God’s Word. They feel doubtful if some promises are even for THEM and their messy, ordinary lives. If you’re one of those people, I hope that this list of 40 promises of God in Scripture will encourage your heart today.
God is for you. He loves you. He has given you in the Bible promises meant to bless you in the spiritual, emotional, relational, and physical realms.
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How many promises of God are there in the Bible?
In the bookAll the Promises of the Bible, the author Herbert Locklear found 7,147 promises from God to man in the Bible.
That is a lot of promises.
Which leads us to the other end of the spectrum ofhaving an overwhelming amount of promises and not even knowing what to do with them.
That’s why I created my30 Days to Claiming the Promises of God Bible Studycarefully choosing the promises I foundmost powerful for today’s Christian women and spending 30 days immersed and meditating on God’s promises to usin song, Scripture journaling, and Bible reading.
I also break down the ways the prosperity gospel has twisted the promises of God and unpack them in their context so we can fully grasp all that they mean for us in hard times and our daily lives.
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55 Promises of God with Scripture
God’s promises are all over both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Many promises in the Old Testament we see fulfilled through Jesus in the New Testament! These promises of God are for busy moms with littles, teenage girls trying to find their way, Grandma’s looking for reminders for God’s goodness and everyone in between.
- God’s promises never fail. — Joshua 21:45 “Not one of all theLord’s good promisesto Israel failed; every one was fulfilled.”
- God keeps His promises. — Deuteronomy 7:9 “Know that the Lord your God is God, the faithful God who keeps his gracious covenant loyalty for a thousand generations with those who love him and keep his commands.”
- God is always good. — Psalm 119:68 “You are good and do good. Teach me your statues.”
- God is always with me— Joshua 1:9 “This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
- God is faithful— Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering, since He who promised is faithful.”
- God is kind and compassionate— Isaiah 54:10 “Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love {kindness} for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed, says the Lord, who has compassion on you.”
- God designed me for a purpose (good work).— Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.”
- God loves me deeply, no matter what. — Romans 8:38-39 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
- God gives me power for my life— 2 Timothy 1:7 “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.”
- God’s presence brings joy— Psalm 16:11 “You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.”
- God will fill me to overflowing with hope— Romans 15:13 “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
- God will strengthen and help me— Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you, do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
- God will give you wisdom–James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
- You were born for an abundant life— John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.”
- God has a plan for your life— Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”
- God can be trusted — Hebrews 10:23 “Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.”
- God will give you peace— Isaiah 26:3 “You will keep the mind that is dependent on you in perfect peace, for it is trusting in you.”
- God will delight those who delight in Him. — Psalm 37:4 “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.”
- God is working in your life for good. — Romans 8:28 “We know that all things work togetherfor the goodof those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.
- You are an heir of eternal life.— Titus 3:7 “So that, having been justified by the grace of God, we may become heirs with the hope of eternal life.”
- You have the power of the Holy Spirit— John 14:26 “But the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and remind you of everything I have told you.”
- God brings goodness into my life.— Psalm 37:10 “Young lions lack food and go hungry, but those who seek the Lord will not lack any good thing.”
- Your life was created to bring glory to God.— 1 Corinthians 10:31 “So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.”
- The good news of Jesus is freedom and life.— Luke 4:18-19 “The Spirit of the Lord is on me,because he has anointed meto preach good news to the poor.He has sent meto proclaim releaseto the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set free the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
- All God’s promises are yes and amen.— 2 Corinthians 1:20 “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “Yes” in Christ. And so through him the “Amen” is spoken by us to the glory of God.”
- Seeking God’s kingdom leads to abundance.— Matthew 6:33 “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”
- God’s love will never leave you.— Psalm 108:3 “For your faithful love is higher than the heavens,and your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.”
- Salvation is a free gift of God–there’s nothing you can do to earn or un-earn God’s grace. — Ephesians 2:8-9 “For you are saved by grace through faith, and this is not from yourselves; it is God’s gift— not from works, so that no one can boast.”
- God will give you a new heart when you surrender to Him.— Ezekiel 36:26 “I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”
- God is generous beyond compare with His children. — Romans 8:31-33 “What, then, are we to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He did not even spare his own Son but gave him up for us all. How will he not also with him grant us everything?”
- God is preparing a heavenly home for us. — John 14:2-3 “In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? If I go away and prepare a place for you, I will come again and take you to myself, so that where I am you may be also.”
- God forgives all our sins.— Colossians 1:13-14 “He has rescued us from the domain of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of the Son he loves.In him we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
- God gives direction when we trust Him. — Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding;inall your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight.”
- God is near to the brokenhearted.— Psalm 34:18 “The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he saves those crushed in spirit.”
- God will give you wisdom.— James 1:5 “Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God—who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly—and it will be given to him.”
- Jesus brings overflowing joy to my life. — John 15:11 “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.”
- Peace will guard your heart.— Philippians 4:6-7 “Don’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
- God will help you when you are faced with temptation.— 1 Corinthians 10:13 “No temptation has come upon you except what is common to humanity. But God is faithful; he will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation he will also provide a way of escape so that you may be able to bear it.”
- God is a safe place for His children.— Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are protected.”
- God doesn’t make me pay for my sin. — Romans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
- God hears our prayers.— Jeremiah 29:12 “You will call to me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.”
- God merciful and ready to help.— Hebrews 4:16 “Therefore, let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need.”
- You can do all things through Christ. — Philippians 4:13 “I am able to do all things through himwho strengthens me.”
- Joy is always a possibility. — 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circ*mstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
- Jesus will make all things new. — Revelation 21:5 “He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”
- Jesus advocates for us when we fail.— 1 John 2:1 “My little children, I am writing you these things so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ the righteous one.”
- God’s love and faithfulness never expire.— Lamentations 3:22-23 “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.”
- God is with me in troubled times.— Psalm 138:7-8a “Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life; you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies, and your right hand delivers me.The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me.”
- Wherever I go, God is with me.— Psalm 139:9-10 “If I take the wings of the morning and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.”
- God is never asleep or unaware of my life circ*mstances.— Psalm 121:3-4 “He will not let your foot be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel will neither slumber or sleep.”
- Nothing is impossible with God— Luke 1:37 “For nothing will be impossible with God.”
- Jesus has peace for us in trials. — John 16:33 “I have said these things so that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
- Jesus encourages and strengthens His children.— 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 “May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal encouragement and good hope by grace,encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good work and word.
- Jesus will finish what He starts in us. — Philippians 1:6 “I am sure of this, that he who started a good workin youwill carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”
- You have brought near to God by Jesus’ sacrifice. — Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus, you who were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ.”
If you are interested in going deeper with learning about the promises of God in the Word of God you can check out our Claiming the Promises of God verse cards that are included as a bonus in theBible Study.
Each one has a favorite promise of God AND the verse in Scripture that goes along with it. They are perfect for printing out and keeping with you where you can seem them everyday.
Use this tool to help you memorize and meditate on the promises God has given in a beautiful way. You can print them out and laminate them and place them on a ring for easy access all day long. It is easy to see and be encouraged by these promises one time–butstart to memorize them and carry them with you so you can repeat them over yourself and your children and your friends–you will see kingdom impact in your life, friend.
We also have the full30 Days to Claiming the Promises of God Bible studywhich uses Bible Journaling, music, and deeper Scripture teaching to help you dive in, fully understand and claim the promises of God in your life.
This is a life-changing resource than can help you go from stuck and overwhelmed spiritually to having confidence and growth in your faith walk!
God’s promises to you are so rich! When you are struggling and feeling uncertain–find a promise that counteracts your struggle and spend some time reading, meditating, memorizing Scripture about it .
Let God work His promises out in your life. He is so trustworthy to keep them.
And you will find power, joy and peace like you have never before in your spiritual life.
